
Hooks trailed by as many as five, but came back to best Warriors on Sunday at Cravens Park, 14-11.
Hooks didn't take the lead until later in the game. The game was tied at 11 in the top of the seventh when Brandon Collins doubled, scoring three runs.
Hooks got on the board in the top of the second inning after Brayden Berry doubled down the left field line, Jaxson Berry singled to right field, and Rodney McDaniel singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
Warriors tied the game in the bottom of the second thanks to a double by Malen Baldridge, a dropped third strike, and a double by Peter De Los Santos.
A home run to left field by Michael Landeck gave Hooks the lead, 6-3, in the top of the third.
Warriors flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring seven runs on six hits to take the lead, 11-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to left field by Matthew Cook that drove in four.
Hooks jumped into the lead in the top of the seventh when Matt Bailey hit a solo home run to left field, and Brandon Collins doubled, scoring three runs.
Jonathan Bermudez earned the win for Hooks. The pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none. JD took the loss for Warriors. The starter went four innings, allowing six runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking three. Daniel Zamora led things off on the mound for Hooks. The pitcher surrendered 11 hits and 11 runs (eight earned) over four and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three.
Hooks tallied 12 hits in the game. Rodney McDaniel, Jaxson Berry, Brandon Collins, Matt Bailey, and Brayden Berry each collected two hits for Hooks. Rodney McDaniel, Michael Landeck, and Brandon Collins each drove in three runs for Hooks. Luis Sotomayor led Hooks with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Hooks stole four bases in the game. Hooks turned one double play in the game.
Warriors tallied 12 hits in the game. Matthew Cook led Warriors with five runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Matthew Cook went 1-for-4 on the day. Aiden Carr and Malen Baldridge each collected three hits for Warriors. Peter De Los Santos collected two hits for Warriors in four at bats. Malen Baldridge stole two bases. Warriors turned two double plays in the game. Warriors didn't commit a single error in the field. Malen Baldridge had the most chances in the field with one.
Next up for Hooks is a game at #SheGone on Sunday.